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Chess and bridge · UK
Where to play Chess
We list 526 venues across 40 areas of the UK for Chess, chess clubs, casual chess nights and league teams. 624 regular Chess nights run between them, most often on Mondays and Tuesdays. 526 of the venues have regular nights or tables to play on site.
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London 47 venuesLeeds 31 venuesBirmingham 28 venuesNorwich 28 venuesPreston 22 venuesHertfordshire 19 venuesSouthampton 19 venuesBournemouth 17 venuesBrighton 17 venuesCambridge 16 venuesEssex 16 venuesExeter 16 venuesManchester 16 venuesStoke 16 venuesNottingham 15 venuesCardiff 14 venuesGloucester 14 venuesSheffield 14 venuesEdinburgh 13 venuesGlasgow 13 venuesLeicester 13 venuesNewcastle 13 venuesBelfast 12 venuesHull 12 venuesKent 10 venuesTeesside 10 venuesDerby 8 venuesLincoln 8 venuesOxford 6 venuesReading 6 venuesSurrey 6 venuesSomerset 5 venuesBristol 4 venuesNorth Wales 4 venuesYork 4 venuesDundee 3 venuesLiverpool 3 venuesNorthampton 3 venuesSwindon 3 venuesAberdeen 2 venues
Chess in London
All chess and bridge in London 17:00 to 19:00 Every Monday
Monday chess club
Thamesmead Chess Club, London. Club night: casual chess for all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
17:00 to 18:30 Current run 28 September to 21 December 2026
Chess Club at Uxbridge Library
Uxbridge Library Chess Club, Uxbridge. Drop-in casual chess for adults
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
18:00 to 21:00 September to June, not bank holidays
Monday club night
Willesden and Brent Chess Club, London. Club night: casual and league chess for all abilities
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 19:15 Not in school or public holidays; tuition fees apply
Monday junior coaching
Willesden and Brent Chess Club, London. Junior coaching session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 19:15 Every Monday
Monday junior session
Ilford Chess Club, Ilford. Junior coaching session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Hammersmith Chess Club
Meets on Monday and Thursday evenings at the London MindSports Centre in Hammersmith, with over 250 members. Mondays offer an adult beginners session, junior and girls' sessions and a club night with lectures, simuls and blitz; Thursdays host league matches and internal games.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Harrow Chess Club
Meets on Thursday nights from 6pm to 10:30pm at Harrow High School, with a junior club from 6pm to 7:30pm. Caters for adults and juniors of all strengths, with internal competitions and teams in the Middlesex, Thames Valley and Hillingdon leagues.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Thus
Ilford Chess Club
Founded in 1900, the club meets on Monday evenings from 7:30pm at the Redbridge Social Centre off Beehive Lane, with free parking. Offers friendly social games all year, coaching for children and teams in the Essex, North Circular and London leagues; beginners welcome.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons
Wanstead and Woodford Chess Club
Meets every Tuesday from 7:30pm to 10:30pm at Wanstead House on The Green, all year round apart from late August and Christmas. Offers social chess, a large club championship, monthly all-club events and teams in four leagues, plus a junior coaching club on Tuesday afternoons in term time.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Willesden and Brent Chess Club
Small, friendly club for all ages and abilities, meeting every Monday from September to June at Cricklewood Library. The main session runs 6pm to 9pm, with junior coaching from 6pm to 7:15pm.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons
Willesden and Brent Chess Club
Small, friendly club for all ages and abilities, meeting every Wednesday from September to June at Chalkhill Community Centre in Wembley. Junior coaching runs from 6pm, followed by the main session from 7:15pm to 10pm.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Chess in Leeds
All chess and bridge in Leeds 18:45 to 19:45 Except bank holidays
Monday junior hour, Travellers Rest
Meltham and Denby Dale Chess Club, Meltham. Junior club
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Calderdale League season
Monday club and match night
Halifax Chess Club, Halifax. Club night and Calderdale League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 Most weeks
Monday club night
Hebden Bridge Chess Club, Hebden Bridge. Club night, casual and league matches, ages 16 and over
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:45 to 22:00 Except bank holidays
Monday club night, Travellers Rest
Meltham and Denby Dale Chess Club, Meltham. Club night, adults
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
10:00 to 13:00 Every Tuesday
Chess Club at Cleckheaton Library
Chess Club at Cleckheaton Library, Cleckheaton. Social chess, library session
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
17:00 to 22:00 Third Tuesday of the month, at Greens Grocers riverside shop and cafe
Chess Club at Greens Grocers and Pig Love By The River
The Eat Your Greens Chess Club, Leeds. Social chess night, drop in
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
Meltham and Denby Dale Chess Club
Meltham and Denby Dale (MaDD) Chess Club runs three club nights a week: Mondays at the Travellers Rest in Meltham with a junior hour first, Thursdays at Denby Dale Community Library and relaxed social Fridays at the Vanilla Bean in Slaithwaite. Newcomers get a free one month trial, and teams play in the Huddersfield, Calderdale and Yorkshire leagues.
Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · Mons, Thus, Fris
Hebden Bridge Chess Club
Hebden Bridge Chess Club meets on Monday nights at the Trades Club, welcoming anyone aged 16 and over, from complete beginners to experienced league players, with four Calderdale League teams. A coached junior club for under 16s meets on Wednesdays at Hebden Bridge Town Hall.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Weds
Holmfirth Chess Club
Holmfirth Chess Club meets on Wednesdays at the Stumble Inn in Holmbridge, with a junior session from 6pm led by qualified, DBS checked coaches and a club night from 7pm for adults and juniors. It specialises in bringing new adults and juniors into competitive play.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
South Bradford Chess Club
South Bradford Chess Club holds a friendly social night on Thursdays at the Field Sports and Social Club, open to players of any age or strength, including those learning to play. League matches are on Tuesdays at Great Horton Park Chapel Cricket Club, Ewart Street.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
The Eat Your Greens Chess Club
Eat Your Greens hosts a relaxed social chess club in Leeds city centre on the first Wednesday of each month, plus a second monthly night on the third Tuesday at its riverside shop and cafe Greens Grocers. Boards are provided and it is open to all abilities, from complete beginners to returning players.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Weds
Alwoodley Chess Club
Alwoodley Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 7pm at Alwoodley Community Centre in north Leeds, welcoming players of all abilities with league teams and regular social chess evenings. Visitors can try a few sessions before joining, and juniors are pointed to Leeds Junior Chess Club.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Chess in Birmingham
All chess and bridge in Birmingham From 19:00 League matches start 19:15
Monday club night
Olton Chess Club, Solihull. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Meets all year; around 19:00
Monday club night
Kidderminster Chess Club, Kidderminster. Club night: social and competitive chess, all abilities
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
From 19:15 Every Monday
Monday club night
Oscott Chess Club, Birmingham. Match night: Birmingham League fixtures
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 Every Monday
Monday club night
Rushall Chess Club, Aldridge. Club night: league matches and club chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:30 Phone before your first visit
Monday club night
Halesowen Chess Club, Halesowen. Club night: social and competitive chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Nuneaton Chess Club, Nuneaton. Club night: social and competitive chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Coventry Chess Club
Coventry's main club meets every Tuesday from 19:30 at the Massey Ferguson Social Club on Broad Lane, playing in the Coventry and Leamington leagues. All levels of player are welcome, and there is a junior section on Tuesdays.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Kenilworth Chess Club
An active club meeting at the Holiday Inn on Abbey End, with Leamington League matches on Mondays and social chess on Thursdays. Its team won the Phil Holt Commemorative rapidplay in August 2026.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Longbridge Chess Club
Longbridge Chess Club meets on Tuesdays at The Oak Tree, Lickey Road, Rednal, with a Chess Academy for novices and newcomers from 17:00 and the main club night from 19:00. Players of every standard are welcome, from complete beginners to league players.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Solihull Chess Club
One of the largest clubs in the Midlands, meeting on Wednesday evenings at the Blossomfield Club with teams in the Birmingham and Leamington leagues. All abilities are welcome, and a junior club for ages 5 to 15 runs beforehand.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Bewdley St Anne's Chess Club
Bewdley St Anne's Chess Club meets on Friday mornings from 11:00 to 14:00 at St Anne's Church on Load Street. It is free, friendly and suits beginners and social players, with coaching available and more juniors during school holidays.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Central Birmingham Chess Club
A friendly, match-focused club founded in 1920 as Mutual Circle, playing home league matches on Tuesday evenings upstairs at the Jeweller's Arms in the Jewellery Quarter. It suits rated adults and teenagers who want league chess, with members also playing casually at Checkmate Birmingham.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chess in Norwich
All chess and bridge in Norwich 18:00 to 19:00 Every Monday
18:30 to 20:00 Every Monday
Monday junior club
West Norfolk Knights Junior Chess Club, Downham Market. Junior club
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 Every Monday
Monday club night
Ipswich Sports Club Chess Club, Ipswich. Club night, social and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for first five guest sessions, then ISC Social Membership Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Aylsham Chess Club, Aylsham. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Newmarket Chess Club, Newmarket. Club night, social and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Lowestoft Chess Club, Lowestoft. Club night, social and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Broadland Chess Club
Chess club meeting on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm in the Torben Room at the Viking Centre, Sprowston, with three Norfolk league teams. A junior club meets at the same venue earlier on Tuesday evenings.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Aylsham Chess Club
Chess club meeting on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at the Aylsham and District Ex Service and Social Club on Hungate Street.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Aylsham Junior Chess Club
Junior chess club meeting on Monday evenings from 6pm to 7pm at Aylsham Social Club on Hungate Street.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Aylsham Library Chess Group
Relaxed social chess for adults at Aylsham Library on the first and third Wednesday mornings of each month, from 10am to about midday. Suits club level players of roughly 1000 to 1700 ECF rating.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Brecks & Valleys Chess Club
New chess club formed in September 2026, meeting on Thursday evenings from 7pm in the Garden Room at The Crown, Great Ellingham. Players of all strengths are welcome for relaxed, friendly chess.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Bury St Edmunds Chess Club
The chess club for Bury St Edmunds, meeting on Thursday evenings at Moreton Hall Community Centre and running several teams in the Suffolk league.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Chess in Preston
All chess and bridge in Preston From 19:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Crusaders Blackburn Chess Club, Blackburn. Club night: league, club championship and rapidplay chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Poulton Chess Club, Poulton-le-Fylde. Club night: league and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:30 Occasionally moved to Tuesday; no meetings on bank holidays
Monday club night
Ormskirk Chess Club, Aughton. Club night: social and Warrington League chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 All year
Monday club night
Barrow Chess Club, Barrow-in-Furness. Club night: social and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 September to April
Monday club night
Ulverston Chess Club, Ulverston. Club night: social and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
15:15 to 16:45 Term time only
Tuesday children's chess club
Chess Club at Ulverston Library, Ulverston. Drop-in chess for children and families
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Barrow Chess Club
Barrow Chess Club meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings all year at the Navy Club on Barrow Island, with teams in the Cumbria Open and South leagues and the Whitaker competition.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Weds
Ulverston Chess Club
Ulverston Chess Club meets on Monday and Tuesday evenings from September to April at the Stan Laurel pub on The Ellers, with three teams in the Cumbria South League and two in the Whitaker competition.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Tues
Bare Village Chess Club
Bare Village Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening all year at Bare Village Hall in Morecambe, with on-site parking. The club plays in the Blackpool and Fylde and the Lancaster, Morecambe and District leagues, with match nights on Thursdays.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Burnley Chess Club
Burnley Chess Club plays East Lancashire League matches on Thursday evenings at Burnley Rugby Club, with free parking. It suits experienced players with an over the board or online rating of 1600 or above.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Carlisle Chess Club
Carlisle Chess Club meets every Thursday at 7pm from September to June at the Eden Education office on Abbey Street, running a club championship, knockout cup, rapidplay and blitz events. New members are always welcome, including juniors.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Chess Club at Ulverston Library
A free weekly drop-in chess session for children and families at Ulverston Library in The Coro on Tuesday afternoons in term time. All young people are welcome, including those learning to play.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chess in Hertfordshire
All chess and bridge in Hertfordshire 17:30 to 18:30 Every Monday
Monday junior section
Letchworth Junior Chess and Go Club, Letchworth Garden City. Junior club, ages 7 to 11, chess and Go
Chess, bridge and classic games
18:15 to 19:30 Every Monday
Monday junior session
Watford Chess Club, Watford. Junior club with coaching, for juniors who already know the rules
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead
18:15 to 19:15 Every Monday
Early Knights junior club
St Albans Chess Club, St Albans. Junior club (Early Knights), term time
Chess, bridge and classic games
18:30 to 19:45 Every Monday
Monday senior section
Letchworth Junior Chess and Go Club, Letchworth Garden City. Junior club, ages 11 to 17, chess and Go
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:00 Every Monday
Monday adult club night
Watford Chess Club, Watford. Club night, coaching, league and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead
19:30 to 23:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
St Albans Chess Club, St Albans. Club night, ECF rated league chess with a room for social play
Chess, bridge and classic games
St Albans Chess Club
St Albans Chess Club meets at The County Club near St Albans City station on Monday evenings for league chess and Thursday evenings for social chess and training. It welcomes players of all standards and runs the Early Knights junior club on Monday evenings in term time.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Letchworth Junior Chess and Go Club
Letchworth Junior Chess and Go Club meets on Monday evenings at The Settlement on Nevells Road, with a junior section for ages 7 to 11 followed by a senior section for ages 11 to 17.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons
Watford Chess Club
Watford Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Field Junior School Annexe, with a junior session followed by adult club play. It suits players who already know the rules and want coaching, league and social chess; visits are arranged in advance.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons
Bedford Chess Club
Chess club meeting on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at the North End Social Club, Roff Avenue, Bedford, with a car park alongside. New members are welcome, with five teams in the Bedfordshire League, club competitions and lighter summer events.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Bishop's Stortford Chess Club
Bishop's Stortford Chess Club meets every Thursday evening at the Methodist Church Hall on South Street. Visitors of all abilities are welcome, with three county league teams plus friendly games and club competitions.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
First Wednesday Chess Club
An informal monthly chess club at The Old Manor in Potters Bar for players of all levels, ideal for new and occasional players looking for a friendly game. Juniors come with a parent.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Chess in Southampton
All chess and bridge in Southampton 11:00 to 14:00 Every Monday
18:30 to 20:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Freshwater Chess Club, Freshwater. Casual social chess for all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2 adults, £1 juniors, free for members Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Ringwood Chess Club, Ringwood. Casual games and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Fleet & Farnborough Chess Club, Farnborough. Club night and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
12:00 to 16:00 Every Tuesday
Over 50s chess
Age Concern Shanklin Chess, Shanklin. Casual chess for over 50s
Chess, bridge and classic games
14:00 to 17:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday afternoon chess
Cowes Library Chess Club, Cowes. Casual chess for adults, beginners welcome
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Basingstoke Chess Club
Meets on Wednesday evenings at the Basingstoke Bridge and Chess Club on Sherborne Road, with casual and competitive games for players of all abilities. A junior section for ages 5 to 15 meets before the main club during the season, and a Saturday morning junior club runs at the same venue.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Weds, Sats
Chandlers Ford Chess Club
A friendly club meeting every Tuesday evening, all year round, in the lounge bar of Chandlers Ford Central Club, with teams in the Southampton Chess League and several internal tournaments. A junior club meets on Wednesday evenings in term time.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Weds
Fareham Chess Club
Meets on Tuesday evenings at the Duke of Connaught's Own Club in Fareham, with internal tournaments at a range of time controls and teams in both the Portsmouth and Southampton leagues. Potential new members are very welcome, and a junior club meets on Saturday mornings.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Sats
New Milton Chess Club
Meets for social chess on Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons at New Milton Conservative Club, and runs teams in the Bournemouth and District Chess League. Beginners, returners and league players are all welcome; the club has a smart casual dress code.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
Southampton Chess Club
Meets on Tuesday evenings from September to May at St Denys Community Centre for ECF rated club championship games and Southampton League matches, with informal monthly Saturday meet ups at the Mitre pub in Portswood. Newcomers of all abilities are welcome; under 16s must come with an adult.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Sats
Age Concern Shanklin Chess
A weekly Tuesday chess session for over 50s at the Age Concern Cafe in Shanklin. A relaxed way to enjoy a game in good company.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chess in Bournemouth
All chess and bridge in Bournemouth 10:15 to 13:00 First Monday of the month
Relaxed Chess at Joy Cafe
Relaxed Chess at Joy Cafe, Bournemouth. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
15:30 to 16:15 School term time only
After School Chess Club
Tuckton Library Chess Club, Bournemouth. Junior club, ages 8 to 13
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
16:30 to 18:00 Every Monday
Wyke Regis Library Chess
Wyke Regis Library Chess Club, Weymouth. Casual chess, all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:15 Every Monday
Poole Chess Club night
Poole Chess Club, Poole. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:15 Every Monday
Highcliffe Chess Club night
Highcliffe Chess Club, Christchurch. Club night, league and casual chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 September to April; 19:30 is the match start time
Purbeck Chess Club night
Purbeck Chess Club, Corfe Castle. Club night, league and casual chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ferndown Junior Chess Club
A free Saturday morning club for 6 to 16 year olds in the upstairs room at Ferndown Library, with two one hour sessions from 10:00. Suits complete beginners through to improving club level juniors, and there is no need to book.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Sats
Highcliffe Chess Club
Meets at Greystones in Highcliffe on Mondays from 19:15 for club and league chess, with a more informal session on Tuesdays from 19:30. Welcomes new members of all standards.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Tues
Southbourne Chess Club
Meets on Friday evenings at Tuckton Social Club, with a free junior session from 18:00 and club and match play from 19:15. Especially keen to welcome beginners, juniors with a parent and league players, and the first week is free.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Fris
Weymouth Chess Club
Meets every Tuesday from 19:00 in the cafe at Redlands Sport and Community Centre, September to May, starting with a beginners and intermediate lesson. Suits newcomers and league players, with teams in three Dorset League divisions.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Bournemouth Chess Club
Friendly club chess every Wednesday from 19:00 at Richmond Park Bowls Club in Winton. All levels are welcome, from complete beginners to league players, and the club also runs weekly junior sessions for ages 7 to 18.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Dorchester Chess Club
Meets every Thursday from September to May at the Colliton Club, 19:15 for 19:30. Players of all standards are welcome, with informal games, a club championship and teams in every Dorset League division.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Chess in Brighton
All chess and bridge in Brighton 19:00 to 23:00 Every Monday
Club night
Brighton & Hove Chess Club, Brighton. Club night, internal tournaments and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:15 Every Monday
Club night
Chichester Chess Club, Chichester. Club night, internal competitions and Portsmouth League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 September to July, not bank holidays
Club night
Worthing Chess Club, Worthing. Friendly games, club competitions and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
13:00 to 16:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday afternoon club
Bexhill Chess Club, Bexhill-on-Sea. Social and club games
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £5 per session for non-members Beginner friendly
14:30 to 17:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday afternoon chess
East Grinstead Bookshop Chess Club, East Grinstead. Social afternoon play
Chess, bridge and classic games
18:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Chess Tuesday
Brighton Pub Chess, Brighton. Casual social chess in a pub
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
East Grinstead Bookshop Chess Club
East Grinstead Bookshop Chess Club plays inside a 16th century timber-framed bookshop on the High Street, with junior sessions on Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings and an adult club night on Tuesdays. Complete beginners are welcome, and there are also afternoon sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · Tues, Thus, Suns
Bexhill Chess Club
Bexhill Chess Club meets twice a week at St Marks Community Centre in Little Common, on Tuesday afternoons and Friday evenings, with free refreshments. Beginners and juniors (with a parent) are very welcome and the club fields four teams in the Sussex Chess League.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Fris
Brighton & Hove Chess Club
Brighton & Hove Chess Club meets every Monday evening from 7pm to 11pm at the Queen's Hotel on the seafront, including bank holidays, and opens on selected Sunday afternoons. Players of all standards are welcome, with club tournaments and several teams in the Sussex League; juniors aged 15 and over can join the senior club.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Suns
Crowborough Chess Club
Crowborough Chess Club meets on Friday evenings from September to May at Crowborough Community Centre, with a junior club followed by a senior club running a rated 10+5 rapid tournament each night. Juniors get casual games with advice before paired games, and guests are welcome.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Fris
Eastbourne Chess Club
Eastbourne Chess Club meets every Friday at Lion Works on Sidley Road, with a junior session for under 18s before the main club night. Everyone from beginners to masters is welcome, and new adult players get their first three weeks free.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Fris
Hastings & St Leonards Chess Club
Hastings & St Leonards Chess Club has its own premises two minutes from Hastings station, with the main club night on Friday evenings featuring friendly rapid play. It welcomes players of every level and runs a junior club on Friday evenings in term time.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Fris
Chess in Cambridge
All chess and bridge in Cambridge 19:00 to 22:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
March Chess Club, March. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
St Neots Chess Club, St Neots. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Ely Chess Club, Ely. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Godmanchester Chess Club, Godmanchester. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:00 to 22:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday casual chess
Cambridge Casual Chess, Cambridge. Social chess, casual games for all levels
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday chess night
Northstowe Chess Club, Northstowe. Club night, chess for all levels
Chess, bridge and classic games
Cherry Hinton Chess Club
Saturday chess sessions for children at Cherry Hinton Hall, split into beginners, improvers and intermediate to advanced groups.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Sats
Peterborough Chess Club
Founded in 1893, Peterborough Chess Club meets at the Broadway Club on Broadway on Thursday evenings, with a Sunday evening session in place of the first Thursday of each month. Players of all levels are welcome, with tuition and league matches on offer.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Thus, Suns
Anglian Learning Chess Academy
Junior chess academy run with Linton Chess Club, meeting on Friday evenings in term time at Sawston Village College. It suits keen juniors from Year 6 upwards who already play.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Cambridge Casual Chess
Volunteer-run social chess club meeting every Tuesday evening at the Grain and Hop Store pub on Regent Street. All levels are welcome, from beginners to strong club players, with relaxed games and conversation.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Cambridge City Chess Club
Cambridge's main league chess club, meeting on Wednesday evenings from September to May at St Augustine's Church Hall on Richmond Road. It suits rated players who enjoy serious league and club championship games.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Cambridge Junior Chess and Go Club
Volunteer-run club for children aged 6 to 16, meeting on Wednesdays in term time at St Augustine's Church Hall. Each session starts with a short lesson in chess or Go, followed by friendly games, and newcomers are welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Chess in Essex
All chess and bridge in Essex From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Chelmsford Chess Club, Chelmsford. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Southend Chess Club (Monday, Ambleside), Southend-on-Sea. Club night and Southend League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
16:30 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
E2-E4 Colchester Chess Club, Colchester. Club night, casual and league chess, all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Thurrock Chess Club (Tuesday, Stanford-le-Hope), Stanford-le-Hope. Club night, casual chess and club events
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 23:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Brentwood Chess Club, Brentwood. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for visitors initially Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Usually closed mid July to end of August
Tuesday club night
Clacton Chess Club, Clacton-on-Sea. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Basildon Chess Club
Basildon Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Basildon Progression Centre in Witchards, about ten minutes walk from Basildon station. A junior club for under 18s runs first, followed by the adult club with league teams and casual games for beginners and social players.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Thus
Chelmsford Junior Chess Club
Saturday morning chess club for juniors of all ages and strengths at Christ Church, London Road, Chelmsford, with coaching and play led by Robin Slade. Younger players meet from 9.15am and Year 5 and above from 10.45am.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Sats
Thurrock Chess Club
Thurrock Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at St Thomas of Canterbury Church Hall in Grays, with juniors from 6.30pm and adults from 7.30pm. Beginners are welcome and the club fields teams in the Essex and Southend leagues.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Braintree Chess Club
Braintree Chess Club welcomes players of all standards on Wednesday evenings at the Braintree and Bocking Liberal Club on Coggeshall Road, with teams in the North Essex Chess League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Brentwood Chess Club
Brentwood Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Brentwood Baptist Church on Kings Road, a short walk from Brentwood station. Visitors can drop in, equipment is provided, and the club runs league teams and a club championship.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chelmsford Chess Club
Chelmsford Chess Club meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at HotBox on Viaduct Road and fields several teams in the North Essex Chess League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Chess in Exeter
All chess and bridge in Exeter 17:30 to 20:30 Every Monday
Newquay Chess Club Monday evening
Newquay Chess Club, Newquay. Club night, friendly games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Home league matches on scheduled evenings, mostly Mondays; see the club fixture list
Carnon Downs Chess Club league match night
Carnon Downs Chess Club, Carnon Downs. League match night
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Liskeard Chess Club night
Liskeard Chess Club, Liskeard. Club night and home matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Home matches on scheduled evenings, usually Mondays; see the club fixture list
North Cornwall Chess Club home match night
North Cornwall Chess Club, Wadebridge. League match night
Chess, bridge and classic games
17:30 to 18:30 September to May, no session at half term
Exeter Junior Chess Club
Exeter Chess Club, Exeter. Junior club
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 First Tuesday in September to last Tuesday in May, break over Christmas
Teignmouth Chess Club night
Teignmouth Chess Club, Teignmouth. Club night, standard and rapid play
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 board fee
Camborne Chess Club
Long running chess club meeting fortnightly on Wednesday evenings at the Bickford Smith Bowling Club in Tuckingmill, with coaching at 18:00 followed by rapidplay, blitz and club championship events. It suits newcomers looking for coaching as well as league players, with several teams in the county leagues.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Exeter Chess Club
Friendly chess club meeting every Tuesday evening at Heavitree Social Club, welcoming players of all abilities and league players, with a junior club earlier on Tuesday evenings from September to May.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Barnstaple Chess Club
Chess club meeting on Thursday evenings at the Conservative Club in Barnstaple, running winter and summer club competitions and DCCA team events.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Bude Chess Club
Active chess club meeting on Thursday evenings at the Royal British Legion in Bude, running several teams in the Cornwall leagues. Free on-street parking after 18:00.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Calstock Chess Club
Chess club meeting at the Tamar Inn in Calstock, with home league matches at Calstock Village Hall on The Quay. It suits players who enjoy club games and county league chess.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Carnon Downs Chess Club
Chess club, formerly Falmouth and Truro, that plays its Cornwall league home matches on Monday evenings at Carnon Downs Village Hall near Truro. It suits rated and league players keen to join a county team.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Chess in Manchester
All chess and bridge in Manchester 18:30 to 19:30 Every Monday
Monday junior session
Bolton Chess Club, Bolton. Junior chess session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:30 to 19:30 Every Monday
Monday junior slot
Heywood Chess Club, Heywood. Junior chess for under-18s
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Northenden Chess Club, Manchester. Club night: social and league chess, all ages and abilities
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2 Social Club entry for non-members Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:00 Every Monday
Chess & Chai Monday social
Chess & Chai at Zouk, Manchester. Social chess, free to play
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Altrincham & Hale Chess Club, Altrincham. Club night: league matches and club chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Bolton Chess Club, Bolton. Club night: social chess and lower-team league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Bolton Chess Club
One of the largest clubs in the region, meeting at Victoria Hall in central Bolton on Monday evenings, with a junior session before the adult club night and senior team matches on Thursdays. Open to players of any age or ability.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Heywood Chess Club
Club meeting at Hopwood Sports Club on Manchester Road, Heywood, close to junction 19 of the M62, with an early evening slot for under-18s before adult chess and team matches. Members range from novice to experienced.
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3 regular nights · Mons, Weds
3Cs Chess Club
The Children's Chess Club of Oldham meets on Thursday evenings at St Edward's Parish Hall in Lees, with coaching groups by level and games for young players who already know the moves. Players of any age are accepted, and its teams lead the Manchester League.
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1 regular night · Thus
Altrincham & Hale Chess Club
Chess club meeting on Monday evenings in the club room at Timperley Village Club on Stockport Road, with Manchester League teams. A ramp gives wheelchair access and there is a kitchen area for waiting or analysis.
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1 regular night · Mons
Ashton Community Chess Club
Community chess club meeting every Wednesday, including school holidays, at Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre, with coaching and friendly competitive games for all ages and abilities. Its adult and junior teams play in the Manchester and Stockport leagues.
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1 regular night · Weds
Atherton Chess Club
Club meeting every Monday from 7.30pm, all year round, at the Atherton Arms on Tyldesley Road, serving players from Atherton, Leigh, Tyldesley and Westhoughton. Players of all standards, including juniors, are welcome, and teams play in four leagues.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Chess in Stoke
All chess and bridge in Stoke 16:00 to 17:45 Every Monday
Monday library chess club
Market Drayton Library Chess Club, Market Drayton. Chess club for all ages and abilities
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Church Stretton Chess Club, Church Stretton. Club night: Shropshire league and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Pepper Mill Chess Club, Stoke-on-Trent. Club night: social chess and North Staffs league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
18:00 to 19:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday quiet chess
Darwinian Knights Chess Club, Shrewsbury. Quiet chess: calm, distraction free session for improving and relaxed play
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:30 to 19:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday junior club
Newport Chess Club, Newport. Junior club, ages 10 to 18: weekly coaching and tournaments
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
19:00 to 23:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Darwinian Knights Chess Club, Shrewsbury. Club night: social chess and Shropshire league matches, juniors welcome
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Darwinian Knights Chess Club
Darwinian Knights meets every Tuesday at the Salop Unison Club on Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, with a quiet chess session from 6pm and the main club night from 7pm to 11pm. It welcomes juniors, adults, complete beginners and league players, and fields several teams in the Shropshire league.
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2 regular nights · Tues
Newport Chess Club
Newport Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 7.30pm at the Royal British Legion on Avenue Road, Newport, and welcomes everyone from total beginners to seasoned players. A junior club for ages 10 to 18 runs beforehand from 6.30pm with weekly coaching.
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2 regular nights · Tues
Pepper Mill Chess Club
Pepper Mill Chess Club, formerly Gables Chess Club, holds club and match nights on Mondays at the Pepper Mill in Longton and plays in the North Staffs league. The Potteries Juniors also meet at the same venue on Saturdays.
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2 regular nights · Mons, Sats
Stafford Library Children's Chess Club
Stafford Library runs a children's chess club every Saturday for ages 6 to 12, led by coach Alan Ruffle, with sessions at 9.45am and 11am for beginners and stronger players. Each session costs £2 and booking is essential.
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2 regular nights · Sats
Church Stretton Chess Club
Church Stretton Chess Club meets on Monday evenings in the Kings Arms Hayloft on the High Street and plays in the Shropshire league first division.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Lichfield Chess Club
Lichfield Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings in the Guild Room at the Guildhall on Bore Street, with matches starting at 19:15. It plays in the Birmingham league, with tea and coffee provided and wheelchair access.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Chess in Nottingham
All chess and bridge in Nottingham 18:15 to 19:20 Every Monday
Monday junior chess
West Bridgford Chess Club, West Bridgford. Junior chess (ages not stated)
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:15 to 19:15 September to April
Monday junior chess
Radcliffe & Bingham Chess Club, Bingham. Junior chess club, up to age 15 (September to April)
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:15 to 22:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Radcliffe & Bingham Chess Club, Bingham. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:30 Every Monday including bank holidays, open all summer
Monday club night
Nomads Chess Club, Nottingham. Club night: social chess and league matches, all abilities
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
West Bridgford Chess Club, West Bridgford. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
17:00 to 18:45 Every Tuesday
Library chess session
Beeston Library Chess, Beeston. Drop in social chess for all ages and levels
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Radcliffe & Bingham Chess Club
Radcliffe & Bingham Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Long Acre Arts in Bingham, with a junior club for under 16s from 6.15pm (September to April) and the main club night from 7.15pm. It runs seven Notts League teams and welcomes players of all abilities.
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2 regular nights · Mons
West Bridgford Chess Club
West Bridgford Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at The Wolds on Loughborough Road, with junior chess from 6.15pm before the adult club night. Juniors are welcome, and the club plays in the Notts League.
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2 regular nights · Mons
West Nottingham Chess Club
West Nottingham Chess Club meets on Tuesdays at Bramcote Memorial Hall, with a junior session from 6.15pm to 7.15pm followed by a 7.30pm session for all ages, for friendly games and league matches. It welcomes players of all ages and standards, and the hall has full step free access.
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2 regular nights · Tues
Ashfield Chess Club
Ashfield Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at the Coronation Social Club in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, which has full access. Juniors are welcome, and the club runs several Notts League teams.
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1 regular night · Weds
Beeston Chess Club
Beeston Chess Club holds its club night on Thursdays at the Crown Inn on Church Street, Beeston, with disabled access and free parking. It runs teams across several Notts League divisions.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Beeston Library Chess
Beeston Library Chess is a free drop in chess session at Beeston Library, run by adult volunteers and open to all ages and skill levels. No booking is needed and the venue has full access.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chess in Cardiff
All chess and bridge in Cardiff 15:30 to 17:30 Every Monday
Monday afternoon chess club
Chess Club at Llanishen Hub, Cardiff. Drop-in chess, teaching for beginners to match play, all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Carmarthen Chess Club, Carmarthen. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free to visit Beginner friendly
17:30 to 18:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday junior session
Pembrokeshire Chess Club, Steynton, Milford Haven. Junior club session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday junior coaching
North Cardiff Chess Club, Cardiff. Junior coaching session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club session
Pembrokeshire Chess Club, Steynton, Milford Haven. Club night for experienced juniors and adults
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 21:00 Tuesday evenings; source does not state whether every week
Tuesday club night
Cwmbran Chess Club, Cwmbran. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Cardiff Chess Club
Cardiff Chess Club meets on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the YMCA Community Centre on Shakespeare Street, Roath. A long established club that suits league players and club regulars alike.
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2 regular nights · Tues, Weds
North Cardiff Chess Club
North Cardiff Chess Club meets every Tuesday at Rhiwbina Recreation Club, with junior coaching from 6pm and club matches from 7.30pm. All levels are welcome and equipment is provided, so it suits juniors, beginners and league players.
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2 regular nights · Tues
Pembrokeshire Chess Club
Pembrokeshire Chess Club meets weekly at Kensington Court in Steynton, with junior sessions every Tuesday from 5.30pm followed by play for more experienced juniors and adults. A family friendly club for casual players and those aiming at league and tournament chess.
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2 regular nights · Tues
Ammanford Chess Club
Ammanford Chess Club meets on Tuesday nights at Ammanford Rugby Club on Manor Road. Newcomers are welcome to drop in for a friendly game, and the club's Amman Boars team plays in the West Wales Championship League, a good first step into league chess.
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1 regular night · Tues
Carmarthen Chess Club
Carmarthen Chess Club holds its club night on Mondays at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel on Spilman Street. Visitors of any standard are welcome, and the club fields a team in the West Wales league.
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1 regular night · Mons
Castell Nedd Chess Club
Castell Nedd Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at St Catwgs Church Hall in Cadoxton, Neath. Visitors are welcome free of charge with no grade needed, and the club has an active junior section and several league teams.
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1 regular night · Tues
Chess in Gloucester
All chess and bridge in Gloucester From 19:15 Every Monday
Forest of Dean Chess Club night
Forest of Dean Chess Club, Mitcheldean. Club night and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 21:30 Every Monday
Warndon Chess Club night
Warndon Chess Club, Worcester. Club night with coaching and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
Leominster Chess Club night
Leominster Chess Club, Leominster. Club night
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 League matches start at 19:30 on match nights
Gloucester Chess Club night
Gloucester Chess Club, Gloucester. Club night, casual games and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:15 Every Tuesday
Cirencester Chess Club night
Cirencester Chess Club, Cirencester. Club and league match night
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 Every Tuesday
Cheltenham Chess Club
Cheltenham Chess Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 19:30 at the Victory Club on Lypiatt Road. It suits players of all abilities, from social players to league players across four divisions.
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2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
Stroud Chess Club
Stroud Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings at the Star Anise Arts Cafe in central Stroud, with a junior hour from 18:00 and adults from 19:00. Complete beginners, juniors and league players are all welcome.
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2 regular nights · Thus
Cirencester Chess Club
Cirencester Chess Club plays on Tuesday evenings at the Jubilee 77 Club on Ashcroft Road. It fields teams in the North Gloucestershire League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Forest of Dean Chess Club
Forest of Dean Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at The White Horse in Mitcheldean. It fields teams in the North Gloucestershire League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Gloucester Chess Club
Gloucester Chess Club meets every Tuesday evening at The White Hart on Kingsholm Road. Players of all abilities are welcome for casual games, and members can play in the North Gloucestershire League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Hay-on-Wye Chess Club
Hay-on-Wye Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at The Blue Boar on Castle Street, Hay-on-Wye.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Chess in Sheffield
All chess and bridge in Sheffield 19:00 to 21:15 Every Monday
Junior Advanced
Sheffield Chess Centre (SASCA), Sheffield. Junior club, advanced juniors (ages not stated)
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 Most Mondays unless away
Monday club night
Barnby Dun Bishops Chess Club, Doncaster. Club night and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Not on bank holidays
Monday club night
Darnall and Handsworth Chess Club, Sheffield. Club night, casual games and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: First three club nights free Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Woodseats Chess Club, Sheffield. Club night, casual games and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday match night
Hillsborough Chess Club, Sheffield. Club night and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Ravenfield Bishops Chess Club, Rotherham. Club night and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Sheffield Chess Centre (SASCA)
Sheffield Chess Centre on Coleford Road is a dedicated chess venue with junior coaching on Monday and Tuesday evenings and an adult session on Thursdays. All abilities are welcome, from children learning the pieces to county players, with league teams and rated tournaments.
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3 regular nights · Mons, Tues, Thus
Barnsley Chess Club
Barnsley Chess Club meets most Tuesdays from 7.30pm at Gilroyd Social Club in Dodworth, with Wednesday match nights too. Beginners and stronger players are both welcome, with social chess, summer club events and teams in three leagues; under 16s come with an adult.
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2 regular nights · Tues, Weds
Barnby Dun Bishops Chess Club
Barnby Dun Bishops meet most Mondays from 7.30pm at Barnby Dun Social Club, playing in a quiet side room. New players are welcome and get regular places in the team, and the venue has parking and wheelchair friendly access.
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1 regular night · Mons
Darnall and Handsworth Chess Club
Darnall and Handsworth Chess Club meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at Stradbroke Community Centre, welcoming everyone from beginners to grandmasters. Members are happy to teach newcomers, and the club fields teams in the Sheffield league and runs an annual FIDE rapidplay.
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1 regular night · Mons
Doncaster Junior Chess Club
Doncaster Junior Chess Club meets on Friday evenings at Warmsworth Community Hub, with a social start followed by lessons and games. It is volunteer run and welcoming, with a pathway into Doncaster adult teams and tournaments.
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1 regular night · Fris
Dons Chess Club
Dons Chess Club holds home matches and club nights on most Wednesdays at Bentley West End Club, about a mile from Doncaster centre. New members of any experience or ability are welcome.
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1 regular night · Weds
Chess in Edinburgh
All chess and bridge in Edinburgh 19:00 to 22:00 Most Mondays during the season (September to May/June)
Monday club night
Edinburgh Civil Service Chess Club, Edinburgh. Club night: league matches, club championship and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:00 Weekly, first Monday of September to last Monday of May
Monday club night
Corstorphine Chess Club, Edinburgh. Club night: league matches and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Day from league club list; time from 2026-27 home fixtures
Monday club night
Badgers Brook Chess Club, Broxburn. Club night: league matches and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:00 Day from league club list; time from 2026-27 home fixtures
Monday club night
Gorgie Dalry Chess Club, Edinburgh. Club night: league matches and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games
18:30 to 19:30 October 2026 calendar shows an intermediate class on 13 October and a beginners class on 27 October; check calendar
Tuesday adult classes
Edinburgh Chess Club, Edinburgh. Adult coaching: alternating beginners and intermediate classes before club night
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:45 Weekly, early September to late May
Tuesday club night
Dunfermline Chess Club, Dunfermline. Club night: social games, club tournaments and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Edinburgh Chess Club
One of the oldest chess clubs in the world, with its own first-floor club rooms at 1 Alva Street in the West End, open to all levels from beginner to master. The main club night is Tuesday evening for casual games and special events, with junior training, adult classes and a large chess library.
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3 regular nights · Tues, Weds
Edinburgh West Chess Club
An established club meeting on Wednesday evenings in Saughtonhall, with a thriving junior club led by a Grandmaster from 6pm and the full club from 7.30pm. Drop-in visitors are welcome, from juniors taking their first steps to titled players; while the usual hall is renovated some sessions run at Saughtonhall Church, 87 Saughtonhall Drive.
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2 regular nights · Weds
Badgers Brook Chess Club
Badgers Brook Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Strathbrock Community Centre in Broxburn and fields two teams in the Edinburgh League. It suits West Lothian players looking for regular club and league chess.
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1 regular night · Mons
Corstorphine Chess Club
A friendly west Edinburgh club meeting on Monday evenings in the Belgrave Room at St Anne's Church, Corstorphine, from September to May. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome, from returning players to beginners who know the basics, and you can try it without obligation to join.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Dunbar Chess Club
Dunbar Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at The Pine Marten on Spott Road, Dunbar. It offers East Lothian players a local place for regular club chess.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Dunfermline Chess Club
Dunfermline Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings from 6.45pm, September to May, at the Dell Farquharson Community Centre. It offers friendly social games, internal competitions and league chess, with tuition for beginners and players of all ages welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chess in Glasgow
All chess and bridge in Glasgow 17:30 to 19:15 Every Monday
Junior chess club (primary)
Cathcart Chess Club, Giffnock. Junior club, primary school pupils
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 21:45 September to April; usually closed on main public holidays
Monday club night
Phones Chess Club, Glasgow. Club night: league matches, club tournaments and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Stirling Chess Club, Stirling. Club night: league matches, club competitions and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:15 to 22:15 Every Monday
Monday club night
Cathcart Chess Club, Giffnock. Club night: league matches, internal competitions and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 21:00 Every Monday
Junior chess club (secondary)
Cathcart Chess Club, Giffnock. Junior club, secondary school pupils
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
16:30 to 17:30 Glasgow Life programme, February to December 2026
Kids chess club
Kids Chess Club at Pollokshields Library, Glasgow. Family and kids' drop-in chess club, ages 5 to 16
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Cathcart Chess Club
Long-established club meeting on Monday evenings from 7.15pm at Park Church, Ravenscliffe Drive, Giffnock, welcoming players of all strengths including beginners. Runs Glasgow Chess League teams, internal competitions and a junior club for primary and secondary pupils on Monday evenings.
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3 regular nights · Mons
Bearsden Chess Club
Club meeting on Tuesdays at Cairns Church Hall, Buchanan Street, Milngavie, from mid-September to late April, with a senior section from 7.30pm and a junior section for children aged 9 and over from 6.30pm. Members range from novices to experts and newcomers can come along for a few weeks before joining.
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2 regular nights · Tues
Hamilton Chess Club
Club meeting on Wednesday evenings at Hamilton Bowling Club, Strathmore Road, with a junior section early in the evening and an adult section from 7pm. Members range from beginners to internationals, and the club plays in national, Glasgow and Lanarkshire competitions.
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2 regular nights · Weds
Glasgow Polytechnic Chess Club
Founded in 1919, the club meets on Thursday evenings from 7.15pm, late September to late April, at Kelvin West Parish Church on Southpark Avenue in the West End. Caters for all levels from novices to masters, with league matches and a club championship; newcomers may visit up to three times before joining.
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1 regular night · Thus
Kids Chess Club at Maryhill Library
Free drop-in family and kids' chess club for ages 5 to 16 at Maryhill Library, held on Wednesdays from 15.30 to 16.30. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to keen young players.
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1 regular night · Weds
Kids Chess Club at Partick Library
Free drop-in family and kids' chess club for ages 5 to 16 at Partick Library, held on Thursdays from 15.30 to 16.30. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to keen young players.
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1 regular night · Thus
Chess in Leicester
All chess and bridge in Leicester 19:30 to 22:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Syston Chess Club, Rearsby. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Heathcote Arms Chess Club, Croft. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:10 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Market Harborough Chess Club, Market Harborough. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:10 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Latimer Chess Club, Leicester. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Melton Mowbray Chess Club, Melton Mowbray. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Thurnby Chess Club, Thurnby. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Anstey Chess Club
Anstey Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at Anstey Methodist Church Centre on Cropston Road, with coffee and tea available. With eight teams across the Leicestershire and Rutland league, it offers league chess for players of every standard.
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1 regular night · Thus
Ashby Chess Club
Ashby Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at the Ivanhoe Social Club on Wilfred Place, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, with a bar available. Four league teams from Division 2 to Division 5 give newer and experienced players regular competitive games.
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1 regular night · Thus
Braunstone Chess Club
Braunstone Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm at Braunstone Civic Centre on Kingsway, with a bar available. It plays in Division 3 of the Leicestershire and Rutland league, a comfortable level for developing players.
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1 regular night · Weds
Heathcote Arms Chess Club
Heathcote Arms Chess Club, the Blaby district club, meets on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at The Heathcote Arms on Hill Street, Croft, with a bar available. It runs two teams in the Leicestershire and Rutland league.
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1 regular night · Tues
Kirby Muxloe Chess Club
Kirby Muxloe Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at Kirby Muxloe Bowls Club on Station Road, next to the library and village hall. It runs two teams in the Leicestershire and Rutland league.
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1 regular night · Thus
Latimer Chess Club
Latimer Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm at the Latimer Ward Conservative Club on Surrey Street, Leicester, with a cash bar. It plays in Division 5 of the Leicestershire and Rutland league, a friendly level for newer league players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Chess in Newcastle
All chess and bridge in Newcastle 18:30 to 21:30 Every Monday
Club night
Alnwick Chess Club, Alnwick. Club night, social chess and learning
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Monday
Club night
Tynedale Chess Club, Prudhoe. Club night, league matches and ladder championship
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 Every Monday
Club night
Gosforth Chess Club, Newcastle upon Tyne. Club night, league matches, internal competitions and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
10:00 to 12:00 Every Tuesday
Chess for All
Chess for All at The Word, South Shields. Drop-in social chess and training for all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
Club night
Tynemouth Chess Club, Whitley Bay. Club night, league matches and internal competitions
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 Busiest October to April
Club night
Leam Lane Chess Club, Gateshead. Club night, league matches and analysis
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead
Forest Hall Chess Club
A friendly club meeting on Friday evenings in the Concert Room at Killingworth Social Club, with competitive league games and relaxed friendly chess for members aged 6 to 80 plus. A junior club with tuition for children up to 17 runs on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Weds, Fris
Newcastle Chess Club
A welcoming club meeting on Wednesday evenings at The Punch Bowl Inn in Jesmond for league, friendly and competitive chess, open to all strengths. It also runs a Sunday junior club at Jesmond Library and a free Saturday drop-in at Newcastle City Library.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Weds, Sats, Suns
Chess for All at The Word
A free chess drop-in for all ages at The Word in South Shields, run with members of South Shields Chess Club on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. It suits beginners and juniors, with training offered to newcomers.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Sats
Gosforth Chess Club
A large, sociable chess club meeting on Monday evenings at the Empire Club and Institute in Gosforth, with league chess upstairs and casual games and blitz in the downstairs lounge. It suits players of every level, with many Northumbria League teams and a Saturday morning junior session.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Sats
Alnwick Chess Club
A social chess club meeting on Monday evenings at Alnwick RFC, with informal games, chat and help to learn and improve. Players of all abilities are welcome, and members also play in three Northumbria League teams.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Cramlington Chess Club
A chess club meeting on Friday evenings in the community room at Manor Walks, Cramlington, open to all ages and skill levels. After 6pm use the rear entrance and follow the chess signs.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Chess in Belfast
All chess and bridge in Belfast 18:30 to 21:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Aghagallon Chess Club, Aghagallon. Club night: casual games, learning and competition, all levels
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 20:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Fruithill Chess Club, Belfast. Club night: league matches and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games
15:30 to 17:30 Most Tuesdays during the winter
Tuesday afternoon chess
Cookstown Chess Club, Cookstown. Casual games, newcomers welcome
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Bangor Chess Club, Groomsport. Club night: FIDE rated tournaments, casual games and coaching; newcomers welcome
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
19:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday junior learning night
City of Derry Chess Club, Derry/Londonderry. Learning night for primary school pupils
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Tuesday beginners class
Lisburn Chess Club, Lisburn. Beginners class and tournament, many juniors attend
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Lisburn Chess Club
Northern Ireland's first dedicated chess rooms, on Longstone Street in Lisburn, with 17 permanent boards and a teaching room. Offers a Thursday league night, a Tuesday evening beginners class and a Saturday club day, and welcomes juniors and newcomers.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Tues, Thus, Sats
City of Derry Chess Club
Derry chess club meeting at the Verbal Arts Centre on Bishop Street every Thursday evening for tournaments and casual play. Also runs Tuesday learning nights for primary school pupils.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
Downpatrick Chess Club
Friendly club meeting on Wednesday evenings at Denvir's Hotel on English Street and on Saturday afternoons at Downpatrick Library. Games are casual and all interested players are welcome.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds, Sats
Aghagallon Chess Club
Inclusive club meeting on Monday evenings from 18:30 to 21:00 at Aghagallon Community Centre. Welcomes all ages and levels, from beginners learning the basics to experienced players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Bangor Chess Club
Large, friendly club meeting at Groomsport Parish Hall near Bangor during the September to March season, with Tuesday sessions from 19:00 to 22:00 that suit newcomers and children. Runs regular FIDE rated blitz, rapid and classical events and plays in the Belfast & District League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Cookstown Chess Club
Newly established, beginner friendly chess club meeting most Tuesday afternoons in winter at Cookstown Library, from 15:30 to 17:30.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chess in Hull
All chess and bridge in Hull 10:00 to 12:00 Every Monday
Women's chess morning
Women's Chess Group, Hull. Social chess, women
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 18:00 Every Monday
Junior Academy
East Hull Chess Club, Hull. Junior club
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 19:00 September to July
Junior Academy
Victoria Dock Chess Club, Hull. Junior club
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Monday
19:00 to 22:00 All year
Monday club night
St Andrews Chess Club, Hull. Club night, casual and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: First month free Beginner friendly
19:45 to 23:00 Most Mondays, check Facebook before attending
Beverley Chess Club
Beverley Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings upstairs at St Nicholas Community Centre on Holme Church Lane, with friendly over the board chess and league teams. Junior sessions for beginners and advanced players run from September to May.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Weds, Fris
Hull Chess Club
Hull Chess Club meets on Wednesday and Friday evenings at the Meeting Hall of Charterhouse in Hull, with casual games, blitz and league chess for all strengths. A supervised junior club runs on Fridays before the main session.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Weds, Fris
East Hull Chess Club
East Hull Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at the Club House Community Centre in Garden Village, with a junior academy before the senior club night.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons
St Andrews Chess Club
St Andrews Chess Club meets at Marist Hall on Cottingham Road in Hull on Monday and Wednesday evenings from September to May, and Mondays in summer. Complete beginners, returning players, juniors from age 8 and league players are all welcome, with no need to book.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Weds
Victoria Dock Chess Club
Victoria Dock Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Victoria Dock Village Hall in Hull, and runs a junior academy on Monday evenings.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Tues
BFA Bridlington Chess Club
Bridlington Friends Association runs a relaxed social chess club on Friday afternoons at Bridlington CYP on Gypsey Road. It suits adults wanting friendly games without competitive pressure.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Chess in Kent
All chess and bridge in Kent From 19:30 Every Monday
Club night
Sevenoaks Chess Club, Sevenoaks. Club night and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Monday
Club night
Snodland Chess Club, Snodland. Club night and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:30 September to June; closed bank holidays, school half-terms and Christmas
Club night
Tunbridge Wells Chess Club, Tunbridge Wells. Club night, club championship and Kent League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: First visit free Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Monday
Club night
Weald of Kent Chess Club, Cranbrook. Club night and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 18:30 Every Tuesday
Club night
Ramsgate Chess Club, Ramsgate. Adult beginners and casual games from 18:30, club members and league play from 19:30
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:45 Every Tuesday
Club night
Gravesend Chess Club, Gravesend. Club night and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
Dartford & Swanley Chess Club
Meets on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at St Anselm's RC Church on West Hill, with Kent league teams for adults. Dartford Juniors runs at the same time and venue, so families can come along together.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Thus
Ramsgate Chess Club
Friendly chess club meeting every Tuesday and Wednesday evening at the Red Lion pub in Ramsgate. Adult beginners and casual players start from 6.30pm, club members from 7.30pm, and the club plays in the Thanet and East Kent Chess League.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Weds
Gravesend Chess Club
Meets on Tuesday evenings from 7.45pm at the Waterloo Tavern on Wellington Street, offering serious chess in friendly pub surroundings. Plays in the Kent county leagues and suits league players and keen club players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Maidstone Chess Club
Meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm at St Faith's Centre on Moncktons Lane. Runs standard and rapid competitions through the year, fields Kent league teams, and juniors are very welcome on club nights.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Medway Chess Club
Meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.45pm at the English Martyrs Church Community Hall on Frindsbury Road, Rochester. Plays in the Kent county leagues and suits league players and keen club players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Sevenoaks Chess Club
Meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at Vine Baptist Church on Park Lane, entering by the side door near the car park. A welcoming club with Kent league teams and in-house blitz and rapid events, where newcomers can simply turn up and introduce themselves.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Chess in Teesside
All chess and bridge in Teesside 18:00 to 19:00 Every Monday
Junior club
Darlington Chess Club, Darlington. Junior club
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 23:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Darlington Chess Club, Darlington. Club night, social and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:00 to 23:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Hartlepool Chess Club, Hartlepool. Club night, casual and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:00 to 22:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Linthorpe Village Chess Club, Middlesbrough. Club night, casual and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:00 to 23:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Middlesbrough Chess Club, Middlesbrough. Club night, casual and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:00 to 22:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Stockton Loco Chess Club, Stockton-on-Tees. Club night, casual and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
Darlington Chess Club
Meets at the Cockerton Band and Musical Institute Club on Monday evenings for social and league chess, with Wednesday nights mainly for league matches. A supervised junior club runs on Mondays before the adult session.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Weds
Thornaby Chess Club
A friendly club for all ages and abilities, meeting every Tuesday evening at the Veterans Hub and Bar in the Don War Memorial Museum, with a large junior section and many league teams. Members also help run free Chess for All sessions at Thornaby Central Library on Saturday mornings and Ingleby Barwick Library on Friday afternoons.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Tues, Fris, Sats
Billingham Synthonia Chess Club
Meets on Wednesday evenings at the Billingham Synthonia Club on Belasis Avenue, fielding teams in the Cleveland league.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Great Ayton Chess Club
Village chess club meeting on Wednesday evenings at Great Ayton Working Men's Club, playing in the Cleveland league.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Hartlepool Chess Club
Meets on Monday evenings at the Athenaeum Club on Church Street, playing club and league chess in the Cleveland and Durham leagues.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Linthorpe Village Chess Club
Meets on Monday evenings at the Conservative Club on Orchard Road in Linthorpe, playing club and Cleveland league chess.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Chess in Derby
All chess and bridge in Derby Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Breadsall Chess Club, Derby. Club night: league matches and club chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 On home fixture dates during the league season
Tuesday home league matches
Wirksworth Feathers Chess Club, Wirksworth. Derbyshire league home matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:30 September to May
Tuesday club night
Derby Chess Club, Derby. Club night: league matches, club championship and social chess, with a themed Friendly Shield tournament on the first Tuesday of the month
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: First two visits free, then season membership Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Clay Cross Chess Club, Clay Cross. Club night: league matches and club chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Spondon Chess Club, Derby. Club night: league matches and club chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Belper Chess Club, Belper. Club night: social chess, league matches, club championship and analysis nights
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for first few visits, then £30 annual membership (under 18s free) Beginner friendly
Wirksworth Feathers Chess Club
Wirksworth Feathers Chess Club has its club night on Sundays at the Feather Star pub, part of The Red Lion Hotel on Market Place, Wirksworth. Home league matches are on Tuesday evenings in the Derbyshire league.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Suns
Belper Chess Club
Belper Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening in an upstairs room at the Old Kings Head pub in Belper, with casual and competitive chess for all levels from beginners upwards. Visitors can try a few nights free, under 18s join free, and children must come with an adult.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Breadsall Chess Club
Breadsall Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at The Village Club on Chapel Street in Spondon and plays in the top division of the Derbyshire league. It suits players looking for competitive league chess.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Chesterfield Chess Club
Chesterfield Chess Club meets every Thursday evening in the first floor function room of The Red Lion at Brimington, welcoming beginners and strong players alike. Members can enjoy friendly games or play for the club's teams in the Sheffield and Derbyshire leagues.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Clay Cross Chess Club
Clay Cross Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at the Community of Christ Church on Thanet Street, with a car park behind the church. The club runs two teams in the Derbyshire league.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Derby Chess Club
Derby Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings from September to May at Mickleover Methodist Church Centre, with separate rooms for quiet competitive play and relaxed social games. Newcomers get two free nights, and the club fields several teams in the Derbyshire league plus a mentoring scheme for newer players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chess in Lincoln
All chess and bridge in Lincoln From 19:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Skegness Chess Club, Skegness. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 Every Monday
Monday club night
Scunthorpe Chess Club, Scunthorpe. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:15 Every Monday
Monday club night
Grimsby Chess Club, Cleethorpes. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Barton Chess Club, Barton-upon-Humber. Club night: social and competitive chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Louth Chess Club, Louth. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Spalding Chess Club, Spalding. Club night: social and competitive chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Scunthorpe Chess Club
Scunthorpe Chess Club, formerly Appleby Frodingham, meets on Monday and Thursday evenings at the Cricket Pavilion, Brumby Hall. It runs Division 1 and Division 2 teams in the Lincolnshire league.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Barton Chess Club
Barton Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at the Corn Exchange on Market Place, Barton-upon-Humber, for over the board chess.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Grantham Chess Club
Grantham Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at Gonerby Social Club on High Street and plays in Division 2 of the Lincolnshire league.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Grimsby Chess Club
Grimsby Chess Club, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2025, meets on Monday evenings at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre. It plays in Division 1 and Division 2 of the Lincolnshire league.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Lincoln Chess Club
Lincoln Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at Lincoln Labour Club on Newland. It fields several teams in the Lincolnshire league and suits both league players and those after social games.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Louth Chess Club
Louth Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at St James' Church House on Upgate and runs Division 1 and Division 2 teams in the Lincolnshire league.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chess in Oxford
All chess and bridge in Oxford From 19:15 Except Christmas week and Easter Monday
Club night
Cowley Chess Club, Oxford. Club night and league matches with informal coaching
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 September to June
Club night
Oxford City Chess Club, Oxford. Social games, training and simuls
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for first visits Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:30 Closed July, August and over Christmas
Club night
Witney Chess Club, Ducklington. Social chess and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Annual subscription £50, concessions £25 Beginner friendly
17:00 to 19:00 Held at Bicester Library
Junior club at Bicester Library
Bicester Ashton Chess Club, Bicester. Junior club
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Home match nights in season
League match night
Oxford City Chess Club, Oxford. Oxfordshire League home matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
17:00 to 19:00 Held at Bicester Library
Open club at Bicester Library
Bicester Ashton Chess Club, Bicester. Open chess session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Bicester Ashton Chess Club
Bicester Ashton Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7pm, alternating between the Ashton Club and Noughts and Nibbles in Bicester. The club also runs open and junior chess sessions at Bicester Library.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Weds, Thus
Oxford City Chess Club
Oxford City Chess Club meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at the Oxford Bridge Club on Banbury Road, from September to June. Players of any age and strength are welcome for social games, with league teams for those who want competitive chess.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Weds
Banbury Chess Club
Banbury Chess Club holds social chess nights every Thursday from 7.30pm in the Parkside Suite at Whately Hall Hotel, Banbury. Seasoned players and newcomers alike are welcome, and the club fields teams in the Leamington and Oxfordshire leagues.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Cowley Chess Club
Cowley Chess Club meets every Monday evening from 7.15pm at Rose Hill Methodist Church in Oxford. New members of all strengths and ages are welcome, and stronger players help with informal coaching.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Cumnor Chess Club
Cumnor Chess Club meets on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at Cumnor Old School on the High Street, next to the post office. The club plays league chess and is open all year except August and the last two weeks of December.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Witney Chess Club
Witney Chess Club meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 10.30pm at Ducklington Village Hall near Witney. Casual social players are welcome alongside four league teams, and the club also runs quiz nights and junior events.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Chess in Reading
All chess and bridge in Reading 19:30 to 22:30 Every Monday
Club night
Maidenhead Chess Club, Maidenhead. Club night, social games and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Except league match nights and Christmas, Easter and summer breaks
Club night
Aylesbury Chess Club, Aylesbury. Informal play and Bucks League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
15:30 to 16:30 Every Thursday
Chess club
Check Mates Chess Club at Crowthorne Library, Crowthorne. Learn and improve chess session
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Book ahead Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:30 Every Thursday
Club night
Milton Keynes Chess Club, Milton Keynes. Casual games, internal competitions and Bedfordshire League matches (adults only)
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:30 to 20:30 Every Friday
Friday club session
Aylesbury Community Chess Club, Aylesbury. Casual and rated games, beginner coaching
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for members Book ahead Beginner friendly
09:30 to 11:15 Every Saturday
Junior club
Maidenhead Junior Chess Club, Maidenhead. Junior club for novices and improvers
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Aylesbury Chess Club
Friendly adult chess club meeting every Wednesday evening from 7.30pm in the bar area of The White Hart in Aylesbury, with informal games and a team in the Bucks County League. All welcome; children can come along with a parent.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Aylesbury Community Chess Club
Community chess club meeting every Friday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Southcourt Community Centre in Aylesbury, with casual and rated games for all abilities. Beginners and juniors are coached each week, and stronger players can play ECF rated games.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Check Mates Chess Club at Crowthorne Library
Check Mates runs a free weekly chess club at Crowthorne Library on Thursday afternoons, where you can learn chess or get help improving your game. Booking is through the organiser.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Maidenhead Chess Club
Maidenhead Chess Club meets every Monday evening at St Luke's Community Hall on Norfolk Road for social chess, internal tournaments and Berkshire and Thames Valley league matches. Players of all abilities are welcome, from newcomers to experienced league players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Maidenhead Junior Chess Club
Maidenhead Junior Chess Club meets on Saturday mornings at the Claires Court Juniors sports hall on Cannon Lane. It suits young novices and improving junior players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Sats
Milton Keynes Chess Club
Chess club for players of all abilities, meeting on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm in the Berrill Cafe on the Open University campus at Walton Hall. There is a casual area for friendly games alongside internal competitions and five Bedfordshire League teams; the club is for adults only at present.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Chess in Surrey
All chess and bridge in Surrey 17:15 to 19:30 Term time only
Junior club
Guildford Chess Club, Guildford. Junior club, term time only
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:30 Every Monday
Club night
Epsom Chess Club, Epsom. Club night, rated tournaments and Surrey League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:45 September to July, not bank holidays
Monday club night
Guildford Chess Club, Guildford. Club night, internal tournaments and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for members; 28-day free trial Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Monday evenings in term time
Junior coaching
Woking Chess Club, Woking. Junior coaching sessions, term time
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
11:00 to 13:00 Every Wednesday
Chess & Chill
Chess & Chill at Bonjour Café, Epsom. Casual games over coffee, all welcome
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:15 to 20:45 Every Thursday
Junior club
Epsom Chess Club, Epsom. Junior club, four separate sessions
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Epsom Chess Club
Large, friendly chess club meeting on Monday evenings at Epsom Christian Fellowship on West Hill, with a junior club on Thursday evenings. Players of every level are welcome, from relative beginners to Surrey League and 4NCL teams.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Guildford Chess Club
One of the strongest chess clubs in the UK, meeting on Monday evenings at the Guildford Institute from September to July, with an earlier junior club in term time. Players of every level are welcome, from beginners to titled players, with 15 teams across four leagues.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons
Woking Chess Club
Long-established club based at the Woking Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Hook Heath, playing adult chess on most Thursday evenings with junior coaching on Monday evenings in term time. Experienced players, beginners and less experienced players are all welcome, with teams in the Surrey Border League.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Chess & Chill at Bonjour Café
Casual Wednesday morning chess over coffee and a pastry at Bonjour Café in Epsom town centre, run by Epsom Chess Club. Everyone is welcome, whatever their level.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Staines Chess Club
Meets every Thursday evening at 51 High Street, Egham, offering social and competitive chess with teams in the Thames Valley Chess League. Suitable for players of all levels, from beginners to experienced players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Dorking Chess Club
A small, friendly club at Crossways Community Baptist Church in Dorking offering match play, internal competitions, fun events and casual games. New members of all abilities and ages are welcome.
Tables to play on site
Chess in Somerset
All chess and bridge in Somerset 18:15 to 19:15 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month; email to confirm a space
Sedgemoor Junior Chess Club
Sedgemoor Chess Club, Bridgwater. Junior club, ages 7 to 14
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 Book ahead Beginner friendly
19:30 to 21:30 Most Mondays during the season; until about 22:30 on league nights
Sedgemoor Chess Club adult night
Sedgemoor Chess Club, Bridgwater. Adult club night, casual games and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Monday
Frome Chess Club night
Frome Chess Club, Frome. Club night, casual games, club championship and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:00 September to May; closed June to August
Taunton Chess Club night
Taunton Chess Club, Taunton. Club night, casual, internal tournament and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 for non-members Beginner friendly
19:30 to 21:30 Every Wednesday
Wells Chess Club night
Wells Chess Club, Wells. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
15:30 to 16:30 2nd Thursday of the month
Chess and Scrabble Club
Chess and Scrabble Club at Chard Library, Chard. Drop-in library games session, all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Sedgemoor Chess Club
Meets on Monday evenings during the season at St George's Parish Centre, Wembdon, with a junior club for ages 7 to 14 on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. All abilities are welcome, from complete beginners to Somerset League players.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons
Chess and Scrabble Club at Chard Library
A free monthly hour of chess, Scrabble and word games at Chard Library on the 2nd Thursday afternoon. All ages and abilities are welcome, with nothing to book and no library card needed.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Frome Chess Club
Meets on Monday evenings at the Cheese & Grain in Frome. Players of any strength are welcome for casual games, the club championship or Somerset League matches, and the club runs the annual Frome Chess Congress.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Taunton Chess Club
Meets on Tuesday evenings from September to May at St Michael's Church Hall in Galmington, with free parking. Welcomes all ages and standards from beginners to county players, with league teams and an internal club tournament.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Wells Chess Club
Meets on Wednesday evenings at The White Hart on Sadler Street, with players from beginners up to 2300 and coaching from a FIDE trainer. A junior section meets separately at the Portway Annexe, and the club is an ECF Junior Development Pathway Club.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Chess in Bristol
All chess and bridge in Bristol From 19:30 Every Tuesday
Bristol & Clifton Chess Club night
Bristol & Clifton Chess Club, Bristol. Club night with league matches and social games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
North Bristol Chess Club night
North Bristol Chess Club, Bristol. Club night with league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
18:00 to 19:30 Every Wednesday
South Bristol Chess Club juniors
Bristol Independent Gaming, Bristol. Junior club
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 23:00 Ring the BIG buzzer on arrival
South Bristol Chess Club night
Bristol Independent Gaming, Bristol. Club night with league matches, friendly games and club tournaments
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Home match night from the 2023 to 2024 league directory; check with the club
Bath Chess Club night
Bath Chess Club, Bath. Club night with league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
Bristol Independent Gaming
Bristol Independent Gaming (BIG) is a large wargaming shop and gaming venue on Cater Road in south Bristol with bookable tables, private rooms, a food menu and a board game library. It hosts weekly club nights and meetups for Warhammer 40,000, Kill Team and Warcry, regular tournaments, RPG sessions and Blood on the Clocktower on Fridays.
Tables to play on site
7 regular nights · 4 days a week
Bath Chess Club
Chess club based at the Salisbury Club on London Road, Bath, with a bar, tea and coffee and wheelchair access. It fields several teams in the Bristol & District Chess League and has run free coaching sessions, so it suits league players and improvers.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Bristol & Clifton Chess Club
Chess club meeting every Tuesday evening at Bristol Bridge Club in Hotwells, with a room at the rear and use of the bar. It runs teams in Divisions 1 to 6 of the Bristol Chess League, so it suits players of every standard from beginners to International Masters, and newcomers are welcome to watch and play social games.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
North Bristol Chess Club
Chess club meeting on Tuesday evenings at Little Stoke Social Club, with tea and coffee and wheelchair access. It plays in the Bristol & District Chess League and suits league and club players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chess in North Wales
All chess and bridge in North Wales 17:00 to 20:00 Every Monday
Monday club session
Newtown Chess Club, Newtown. Club night, casual chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
18:00 to 19:00 During the season, September to spring
Tuesday junior and developing players session
Wrexham Chess Club, Wrexham. Junior and developing players session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:30 First and third Tuesday of each month
Tuesday evening club
Caernarfon Chess Club, Caernarfon. Club night, all ages and standards
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
From 19:00 During the season, September to April
Tuesday club night
Wrexham Chess Club, Wrexham. Club night, social and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
14:00 to 18:00 Every Thursday
Thursday afternoon drop-in
Caernarfon Chess Club, Caernarfon. Drop-in chess, all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:30 Every Thursday
Thursday club night
Rhyl and Prestatyn Chess Club, Rhyl. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Caernarfon Chess Club
Caernarfon Chess Club meets at Caernarfon Library on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 6.30pm, with drop-in play on Thursday afternoons from 2pm to 6pm. Free and open to everyone, from children and newcomers to strong players.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
Wrexham Chess Club
Wrexham Chess Club meets on Tuesdays at Gresford Memorial Hall, with a junior and developing players session from 6pm and the main club from 7pm, September to spring. Beginners and social players are as welcome as league players.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Newtown Chess Club
Newtown Chess Club meets on Mondays from 5pm to 8pm at Hafan Yr Afon on Back Lane. The early start suits families and players looking for a relaxed weekly game.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Rhyl and Prestatyn Chess Club
Rhyl and Prestatyn Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm at Rhyl and District RFC on Tynewydd Road. The club also runs the long standing Rhyl Chess Congress.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Chess in York
All chess and bridge in York From 18:00 Every Monday
Club night
Settle Chess Club, Settle. Club night, casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Closed July, August, public holidays and Christmas
Club night
Harrogate Chess Club, Harrogate. Club night, internal competitions and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:30 Every Monday
Club night
Scarborough Chess Club, Scarborough. Club night, club championship, handicap tournaments and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 First Monday of the month
Training and discussion
Scarborough Chess Club, Scarborough. Training and discussion session, then informal games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
17:30 to 19:00 From 9 September 2026
Junior Chess Club
York Chess Club, York. Junior club, ages 7 to 16, coaching and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: First session free, then £4 (cash), plus one-off £4 Guppy's membership Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Wednesday
Club night
York Chess Club, York. Club night, social chess, club competitions and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Harrogate Chess Club
Harrogate Chess Club, founded in 1884, meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at St Robert's Club on Robert Street, welcoming players of all ages and standards with internal competitions and league chess. A youth section for ages 12 to 18 meets there on Thursday evenings in term time with tuition.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Scarborough Chess Club
Scarborough Chess Club meets every Monday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on the second floor of the Roscoe Rooms on Roscoe Street, with a club championship, handicap tournaments and friendly games. The first Monday of each month starts with a training and discussion session, and new members of all strengths are welcome.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons
York Chess Club
York Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 7.30pm at Guppy's Enterprise Club on Nunnery Lane for social chess, club competitions and league matches, and newcomers are greeted on their first visit. A weekly junior club for ages 7 to 16 runs earlier on Wednesdays with coaching and games.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Settle Chess Club
Settle Chess Club meets every Monday from 6pm at Settle Social Club on Duke Street, with chess sets and clocks provided and free parking behind the club. Everyone is welcome whatever their age and ability, and the club also plays Yorkshire League matches.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Chess in Dundee
All chess and bridge in Dundee From 18:30 Every Monday
Monday junior club
Dundee Chess Club, Dundee. Junior club: coaching, structured activities and friendly games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday adult club night
Dundee Chess Club, Dundee. Club night: coaching, friendly games, championship and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Wednesday
From 19:15 All year except Christmas and New Year holidays
Thursday club night
Castlehill Chess Club, Dundee. Club night: league matches, internal competitions and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free trial session Beginner friendly
Dundee Chess Club
Founded in 1847, Dundee Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at St Peter's Free Church Hall, with a junior section at 6.30pm and adults from 7.30pm. It welcomes complete beginners through to experienced competitors, with coaching for juniors and adults, friendly allegros and championship nights all year round.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons
Castlehill Chess Club
Castlehill Chess Club meets every Thursday from 7.15pm at The Chaplaincy, University of Dundee, on Cross Row, throughout the year except over Christmas and New Year. It welcomes all ages and abilities, from beginners to league players, with internal competitions, coaching and a free first visit.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Redcaps
Gaming café and shop on Montrose High Street with a free-to-play game library, Warhammer and other wargames, trading card games and D&D. Runs free weekly Magic, Riftbound and skirmish wargame nights.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · Weds, Fris, Suns
Chess in Liverpool
All chess and bridge in Liverpool From 19:30 Season runs from September; closed bank holidays and over Christmas
Monday club night
Wallasey Chess Club, Wallasey. Club night: internal tournaments and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Liverpool Chess Club, Liverpool. Club night: social, internal tournament and league chess, all standards (adults)
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday junior section
Southport Chess Club, Southport. Junior club with structured tuition, ages 7 and up
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday senior club night
Southport Chess Club, Southport. Club night: friendly games, club competitions and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Season runs from September; closed over Christmas
Thursday club night
Wallasey Chess Club, Wallasey. Club night: internal tournaments and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Southport Chess Club
Southport Chess Club meets every Wednesday at the Gables Bridge Club on Queens Road, with a junior section from 6pm for children aged 7 and up and the senior section from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome for friendly games, club competitions and Merseyside League chess.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Wallasey Chess Club
Wallasey Chess Club meets on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at Wallasey Central Conservative Club. It is a large, friendly club with internal tournaments for every level and teams in the Wirral and Merseyside leagues, and new members can simply come along on a club night.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Liverpool Chess Club
Liverpool Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 7pm at The Cornmarket pub on Old Ropery in the city centre, welcoming adult players of all standards. It fields teams in all five Merseyside League divisions and runs internal tournaments, blitz nights and free coaching for members.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chess in Northampton
All chess and bridge in Northampton From 18:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Rushden Chess Club, Wellingborough. Club night: league matches and social chess; 18:00 to 19:00 is junior and beginner training
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:15 to 19:15 Weekly except bank holidays
Monday junior session
Kettering Chess Club, Kettering. Junior chess club
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:30 Weekly except bank holidays
Monday club night
Kettering Chess Club, Kettering. Club night: league matches and social chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Chess Mates Northampton, Northampton. Club night: league and cup matches and social chess for all abilities
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for four trial weeks, then £10 a year (juniors £5) Beginner friendly
Kettering Chess Club
Kettering Chess Club, formed in 1892, meets every Monday evening at the Toller Church Rooms on Meeting Lane, with a junior session first and adult chess afterwards. New members of all abilities are welcome, and the club runs teams in the Northamptonshire Silver King League.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons
Chess Mates Northampton
Chess Mates Northampton meets every Tuesday evening at Kingsley Park Working Men's Club for social and competitive chess. Players of all abilities, from teenagers to retired players, are welcome, with four free trial weeks for newcomers.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Rushden Chess Club
Rushden Chess Club meets on Monday evenings at Irchester Bowling Club, starting with an hour of junior and beginner training. It also fields teams in the Northamptonshire league and cup.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Chess in Swindon
All chess and bridge in Swindon 19:30 to 21:45 Every Tuesday
Trowbridge Chess informal night
Trowbridge Chess Club, Trowbridge. Informal social chess for beginners and returning players
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:30 Early September to mid May
Chippenham Chess club night
Chippenham Chess Club, Chippenham. Club night with internal graded competition and Wiltshire league matches, juniors aged 12 and over welcome
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: First night free Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:30 Every Thursday
Trowbridge Chess club night
Trowbridge Chess Club, Trowbridge. League chess and rated club games, including the Club Championship
Chess, bridge and classic games
Trowbridge Chess Club
Friendly chess club at the Wesley Road Club in Trowbridge, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Tuesdays suit beginners and returning players, while Thursdays cover league and rated club games.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
Chippenham Chess Club
Chippenham Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Langley Burrell Village Hall from September to May. It welcomes adults and juniors aged 12 and over, from relative beginners to county standard players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Swindon Chess Club
One of the largest chess clubs in Wiltshire, meeting at Haydon Wick Bowls Club in Swindon for friendly and rated games. Newcomers are welcome, with a casual Chess and Chat group for beginners and teams in the Wiltshire leagues.
Tables to play on site
Chess in Aberdeen
All chess and bridge in Aberdeen 19:00 to 22:00 September to end of June
Wednesday club night
Bon Accord Chess Club, Aberdeen. Club night: league matches, club championship and casual games
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Stonehaven Chess Club, Stonehaven. Club night: casual games, club championships and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 September to end of June
Friday coaching and club night
Bon Accord Chess Club, Aberdeen. Coaching 6pm to 7pm, then club play
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Bon Accord Chess Club
Founded in 1853, Bon Accord meets at Aberdeen Bridge Club on Rubislaw Terrace on Wednesday evenings and Friday evenings from September to the end of June, with coaching from 6pm on Fridays. It is open to players of any age or standard, from newcomers to league and national team players.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds, Fris
Stonehaven Chess Club
Stonehaven Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at the Sea Cadets Unit on Marischal Street, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. Members play casual games, internal championships and team chess in the North East League and SNCL, and non-members can drop in on a Pay & Play basis.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
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